Explore EHS Engineer Jobs

EHS engineers help organizations protect employees, communities, and the environment. They identify workplace and operational risks, develop practical safeguards, and support compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements. Explore vetted EHS Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What EHS Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include conducting risk assessments and safety audits, investigating incidents, improving environmental and occupational health programs, and advising teams on regulatory requirements. EHS engineers may also track performance metrics, prepare reports, and lead training or corrective-action initiatives.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a background in engineering, environmental science, occupational health, or a related field, along with experience in EHS programs and applicable regulations. Useful strengths include analytical problem-solving, clear communication, project management, and the ability to influence teams across an organization. Some positions may value relevant professional certifications or specialized industry knowledge.

Industries and Career Opportunities

EHS engineers work across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, construction, technology, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Experienced professionals can advance into senior engineering, EHS management, corporate compliance, or sustainability leadership roles, depending on their expertise and career goals.

Find EHS Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search EHS Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to find positions aligned with your experience and next career move.

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$110K - $130K *

Elevate project safety standards by leading the development and execution of the Environmental, Safety, and Health program, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management across all project stages...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower the Land Development team by leading complex projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships while managing scope and budget effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $144K *

Drive safety excellence by leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety in laboratory environments. Collaborate with teams to implement effective safet...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $114K *

Transform project coordination by supporting technical managers on complex projects. Leverage your organizational and communication skills to ensure compliance, monitor budgets, and facilitate effecti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $114K *

Join the team to support project managers in executing complex projects, ensuring compliance with client contracts, monitoring budgets, and facilitating communication among stakeholders for successful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion a proactive safety culture by leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in an industrial environment to protect employees...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate health and safety standards by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across the plant. Drive continuous improvement and partner with lead...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Health and Safety Manager, leading strategic initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance operational performance across the pla...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by spearheading EH&S initiatives across diverse sites, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a safety-first culture, mentoring junior staff, and driving continuous impr...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion workplace safety and environmental compliance across multiple sites, leading audits and training initiatives while mentoring junior staff. Drive continuous improvement in EH&S practices to fo...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer transformative EH&S initiatives by leading safety compliance and environmental stewardship across multiple sites, ensuring workplace safety, facilitating training, and mentoring junior staff w...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive excellence in workplace safety and environmental compliance across multiple sites. Lead audits, investigations, training, and mentorship initiatives while ensuring regulatory standards a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead EH&S initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship. Drive audits, training, and investigations to promote a culture of continuous improvement while...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $145K *

Elevate sustainability initiatives by leading energy projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance campus infrastructure, ensuring efficient design, execution, and com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and environmental practices at our facility. Manage compliance programs, drive risk reduction initiatives, and cultivate a proactive safety culture. Collaborate wit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by leading geotechnical engineering initiatives for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the advancement of environmental health and safety programs across multiple locations, collaborating with various teams to enhance compliance, safety training, and incident investigations while...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by managing EHS strategies, policies, and training initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team overseeing mobile broadcast operations, ensuring technical excellence and seamless execution of live productions. Drive show readiness, manage crew performance, and maintain high s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety through training, inspections, and compliance to reduce risks and incidents while fostering a culture of safety across multiple locations and teams...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing transportation infrastructure projects by overseeing civil planning and design services, conducting site assessments, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout all proj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an EHS engineer do?question toggle

    An EHS engineer helps reduce environmental, health, and safety risks. Typical work includes assessing hazards, conducting audits, supporting regulatory compliance, investigating incidents, and improving safety and environmental programs.

  • What qualifications are common for EHS engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health, or a related discipline, plus relevant EHS experience. Requirements vary, and some employers prefer certifications or expertise in specific regulations or industries.

  • Where do EHS engineers work?question toggle

    EHS engineers work in industries including manufacturing, energy, construction, pharmaceuticals, technology, and logistics, among others.

  • What is the salary range for EHS engineer jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual EHS engineer roles varies by employer, location, seniority, and qualifications.

  • How can I find senior EHS engineer opportunities?question toggle

    Search EHS Engineer jobs on Ladders and review each listing's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to identify opportunities that match your experience.